PHEROBANK
Pherobank B.V. is a Dutch specialty chemicals firm that develops, synthesizes, and sells insect pheromone lures, reference compounds, and traps for global agricultural pest monitoring, serving researchers, government agencies, farmers, and biocontrol manufacturers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersWijk Bij Duurstede, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What PHEROBANK does
Pherobank B.V. is a privately held Dutch specialty chemical company headquartered in Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands, that develops, synthesizes, and commercializes insect pheromones and semiochemicals for agricultural pest monitoring and biological control. The company operates as the commercial successor to pheromone research conducted at the Dutch research institutes IPO-DLO and Plant Research International, with roots reaching back to the early 1970s and incorporating as an independent limited company in January 2012.
Pherobank's product portfolio is organized around three categories: (1) a catalog of more than 500 unique pheromone reference compounds used globally as the industry standard in pheromone identification research; (2) ready-to-use pheromone lures in multiple dispenser formats (Omnilure controlled-release dispensers, natural rubber, vial-type, pasteur pipette, solid plug, wax plug) for selective detection of over 300 harmful insect species; and (3) complementary trap hardware (delta, funnel, Ruffle, Rhyncho, green funnel traps). The company also offers custom pheromone identification, blend optimization for region-specific formulations, and kilogram-scale synthesis using state-of-the-art flow chemistry, GC-MS, GC-EAD, and HPLC purification equipment. Recent R&D has extended coverage into non-lepidopteran species including thrips (Omnilure Thrips), mirid bugs (Nesidiocoris tenuis), agave weevils, and sweetpotato weevils in Africa. Pherobank holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and is a member of IBMA.
The business model is quote-based B2B direct sales conducted via email to [email protected] and [email protected], without a public webshop or disclosed pricing. Customers include government agencies, farmers and growers operating under food-safety frameworks (GLOBAL-GAP, BRC), academic and government research institutions, and biocontrol industry OEMs, served globally with 3-5 working day dispatch. Bedoukian Bio acquired Pherobank, as signaled by the 'BRI x Pherobank' website header linking to Bedoukian's acquisition announcement, integrating the company into a larger reference and fragrance chemicals platform.
PHEROBANK firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PHEROBANK
- Legal name
- Pherobank B.V.
- Website
- https://pherobank.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2012
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Pherobank B.V. is a Dutch specialty chemicals firm that develops, synthesizes, and sells insect pheromone lures, reference compounds, and traps for global agricultural pest monitoring, serving researchers, government agencies, farmers, and biocontrol manufacturers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
PHEROBANK industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Insect Pheromone Products
- NAICS
- Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (325320), Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)
- SIC
- Agricultural Chemicals (2870), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Integrated Pest Management Products (Pheromones, Attractants, Repellents) (AFABAAAN)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Insecticides (AFABAAAB), Stored-Product Pest Monitoring (Traps, Lures, Pheromones) (AFAOAIAK), IPM Stored-Product & Facility IPM Programs (Warehouses, Food Handling) (HSAMAJAG), Agriculture, Greenhouse & Nursery Commercial Pest Services (HSAMAKAO)
Keywords
Where PHEROBANK is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Wijk Bij Duurstede
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
PHEROBANK business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Pheromone Product Sales: Sale of pre-formulated pheromone lures for over 300 species of harmful insects, including pheromone reference compounds and ready-to-use monitoring products.
- Custom Pheromone Synthesis: Custom synthesis services for new pheromones, including optimization of pheromone mixtures for region-specific blends and identification of unknown pheromones on request.
- Pheromone Formulation and Packaging: Formulation development services and custom packaging options including sachets and blister-packs imprinted with client company logos.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | B2B direct sales - No public pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
PHEROBANK product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Pherobank develops, synthesizes and produces pheromone lures and reference pheromone compounds used in insect pest monitoring and integrated pest management (IPM). The company also offers custom pheromone synthesis, chemical identification (GC-MS, GC-EAD), formulation services, and a portfolio of insect traps (Delta, Funnel, Ruffle, Rhyncho and Green Funnel designs) for agricultural and research applications worldwide.
Product overview
Pherobank specializes in developing and producing top-quality pheromone lures and reference pheromone compounds for pest monitoring and biological control. The portfolio includes ready-to-use pheromone lures in various dispenser types (Omnilure, natural rubber nr/nrl, vial-type pv, Pasteur pipette pp, solid plug sp, and wax plug wp), complementary traps (delta traps, funnel traps, Ruffle traps, Rhyncho traps, green funnel traps), and over 500 individual pheromone reference compounds. Their core products target harmful insects for selective detection, including species-specific pheromone lures for agricultural pests, stored product pests, and forestry insects. Services include custom pheromone formulation, new pheromone identification, and large-scale synthesis on a kilogram scale. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and is a member of IBMA.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Omnilure: A large capacity pheromone dispenser/lure product line developed by Pherobank for controlled release of pheromones.
Products and services
- Pheromone Reference Compounds Catalog of 500+ high-purity synthetic lepidopteran pheromone reference compounds supplied to researchers and laboratories for chemical identification and behavioural studies.
- Omnilure Controlled-Release Dispensers Proprietary controlled-release pheromone dispensers pre-loaded with species-specific pheromones for field trapping and mating disruption in pest monitoring programs.
- PHERON Trap and Insect Trap Range Physical insect trap designs (sticky Delta, Funnel, Ruffle, Rhyncho and Green Funnel traps, plus PHERON trap variants) sold to growers and researchers to capture target insect species in combination with pheromone lures.
- Custom Pheromone Synthesis Service Bespoke synthesis of pheromone compounds on customer request, ranging from small research quantities to kilogram-scale production volumes.
- Pheromone Identification and Field Testing Service Analytical identification of insect pheromones using GC-MS and GC-EAD techniques, followed by field testing of candidate lures for pest management applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- Detects more than 300 different species of harmful insects
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use PHEROBANK
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
PHEROBANK technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
PHEROBANK partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Bedoukian BiocoreBedoukian Bio has acquired Pherobank, as indicated by the 'BRI x Pherobank' header on the website linking to bedoukianbio.com/bedoukian-acquires-pherobank/. This acquisition positions Pherobank within a larger organization specializing in reference and fragrance chemicals.
- International Biocontrol Manufacturers' Association (IBMA)minorPherobank BV is a member of IBMA, an association grouping companies involved with manufacturing and development of biocontrol agents and products such as Semiochemicals and Natural products. IBMA membership provides industry networking and credibility.
- Wageningen UniversitycoreConsortium partner with USDA-ARS and Pherobank for developing practical attractant lure for black vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus). The consortium developed the Omnilure Otiorhynchus sulcatus and Ruffle trap system.
- USDA-ARScoreConsortium partner with Wageningen University and Pherobank for developing practical attractant lure for black vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus). The consortium developed the Omnilure Otiorhynchus sulcatus and Ruffle trap system.
- Plant Research International (NL)coreCooperative research partner in re-examining the pheromone of Cydalima perspectalis (box tree moth), resulting in discovery of a reliable pheromone lure capable of attracting this moth in large numbers.
- CABI Bioscience (CH)coreResearch partner in the cooperative effort to re-examine the pheromone of Cydalima perspectalis, contributing to the discovery of a reliable species-specific pheromone lure.
- Julius Kühn Institute (DE)coreGerman research partner in the cooperative effort to re-examine the pheromone of Cydalima perspectalis, contributing to the discovery of a reliable species-specific pheromone lure.
- Landwirtschaftliches Technologiezentrum Augustenberg (DE)coreGerman technology center partner in the cooperative effort to re-examine the pheromone of Cydalima perspectalis, contributing to the discovery of a reliable species-specific pheromone lure.
- Corvinus University of Budapest (HU)coreHungarian university partner in the cooperative effort to re-examine the pheromone of Cydalima perspectalis, contributing to the discovery of a reliable species-specific pheromone lure.
- SGSminorSGS provides ISO 9001:2015 certification services for Pherobank BV.
- Natural Resources Institute, University of Greenwich (UK)coreResearch partner led by David Hall that identified the pheromone of Nesidiocoris tenuis as a mixture of 1-octanol and octyl hexanoate in 2012. Pherobank formulated this pheromone in Omnilures.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
PHEROBANK competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Russell IPM: UK-based supplier of pheromone-based insect monitoring and pest control solutions, including lures, traps, and integrated pest management tools. Comparable as a specialty pheromone supplier focused on IPM and stored-product pest monitoring.
- ISCA Technologies: US-based developer and manufacturer of semiochemical-based pest management products, including pheromone and kairomone formulations. Comparable as a specialty pheromone R&D and formulation company serving agricultural and forestry IPM markets.
- Trécé Inc. US-based manufacturer of insect pheromone lures, traps, and monitoring products (PHEROCON, STORGARD, CIDETRAK brands). Directly comparable specialty pheromone supplier with overlapping target customers in agriculture and stored-product pest monitoring.
- Suterra: A leading global manufacturer of pheromone-based pest control products for agriculture, with extensive CheckMate dispenser product lines. Direct competitor in the same pheromone-monitoring and mating-disruption space as Pherobank, serving growers worldwide.
Broad incumbents
- Shin-Etsu Chemical: Major Japanese chemical conglomerate with a significant pheromone product business (Shin-Etsu Fine Chemicals) supplying mating disruption dispensers globally. Comparable as a high-volume pheromone dispenser manufacturer with broader chemical portfolio.
- Koppert Biological Systems: Leading global biocontrol company offering beneficial insects, microbial products, and pheromone monitoring solutions. Comparable as a broad IPM supplier overlapping with Pherobank's biocontrol and IPM customer base.
- Biobest Group: Major global biocontrol and pollination company with growing semiochemical and pheromone monitoring offerings for horticulture and agriculture. Comparable as a broad IPM incumbent serving greenhouse and open-field growers.
- BASF: One of the world's largest agrochemical companies, offering crop protection products including pheromone-based solutions (e.g., via acquisitions in semiochemicals). Comparable as a massive incumbent whose pheromone offerings compete in the same IPM market.
- Bedoukian Bio: Acquirer of Pherobank and a larger reference and fragrance chemicals manufacturer. Directly comparable because it now houses Pherobank's pheromone operations and supplies related insect semiochemical and flavor/fragrance intermediates to industrial buyers.
- Syngenta: Global agrochemical giant with crop protection products including some semiochemical-based solutions. Comparable as a large incumbent serving the same agricultural pest management customers, though pheromones are a small part of its broader portfolio.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
PHEROBANK financial estimates
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PHEROBANK leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
PHEROBANK funding detail
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Investors
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PHEROBANK M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about PHEROBANK
What does PHEROBANK do?
Pherobank develops, synthesizes and produces pheromone lures and reference pheromone compounds used in insect pest monitoring and integrated pest management (IPM). The company also offers custom pheromone synthesis, chemical identification (GC-MS, GC-EAD), formulation services, and a portfolio of insect traps (Delta, Funnel, Ruffle, Rhyncho and Green Funnel designs) for agricultural and research applications worldwide.
Is PHEROBANK a public or private company?
PHEROBANK is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was PHEROBANK founded?
PHEROBANK was founded in 2012. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is PHEROBANK based?
PHEROBANK is headquartered in Wijk Bij Duurstede, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does PHEROBANK make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Pheromone Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom Pheromone Synthesis and pheromone Formulation and Packaging.
Who are PHEROBANK's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Russell IPM, ISCA Technologies, Trécé Inc. and Suterra. Broad incumbents are Shin-Etsu Chemical, Koppert Biological Systems, Biobest Group, BASF, Bedoukian Bio and Syngenta.
Does PHEROBANK have an API?
No public API is recorded for PHEROBANK.
What industry is PHEROBANK in?
PHEROBANK's product category is Insect Pheromone Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFABAAAN, Integrated Pest Management Products (Pheromones, Attractants, Repellents), with a secondary code of AFABAAAB, Insecticides. Its NAICS code is 32532 and its SIC code is 2870.